All the Wisdom and None of the Junk

Now Available: All the Wisdom and None of the Junk: Secrets of Applying for College Admission and Scholarships 2.0! This second edition guides high school students (and their parents and high school counselors) through the daunting and often stressful college and scholarship application process.

This book takes you step by step through the application process, using actual prompts and sample responses to the Common Application (accepted by nearly 700 colleges and universities) and the Boettcher Scholarship Application. While the text and examples come from one or the other application, the strategies we impart are valuable whether you’re completing the Common App (as it is commonly referred to), an institution-specific college or university application, or a scholarship application.

What’s New in the Updated Edition? 

• Detailed checklists for every year of high school  
• Nuggets of Wisdom throughout the book to help students stay grounded  
• Advice for navigating test-optional/test-blind policies  
• Guidance for responsible AI usage for essays 

This book is available on Amazon. For discounted bulk orders of 25 or more books, contact info@boettcherfoundation.org.